SHE had missed one or two engagements on fast ground, but Willie Mullins’ Laurina returned to the track last Saturday and easily accounted for Sensulano in the Listed Unibet Mares’ Hurdle at Sandown.

It was a match after the withdrawals of Smaoineamh Alainn and Got Away, which was a pity, but the important thing was for the mare to demonstrate her wellbeing.